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McConnell wouldn’t say if there were any specific measures he would support.

“I’m among those who would be happy to take a look as to whatever the majority decides to advance on that subject,” he said.

Reid sought to dismiss the notion that he’s not interested in bringing a bill to floor. He said that during the Democratic caucus meeting, Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy spoke at length about the hearings.

“It’s very clear that there’s going to be a bill brought out of the committee, brought to the Senate floor, and there will be an amendment process there, the people bringing up whatever amendments they want that deals with this issue,” Reid said.

But Reid wouldn’t say how he would vote for the assault weapons ban that has been proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the most controversial piece of the gun control package.

“I will answer that questions as follows: She’s talked to me about her assault weapons ban, the new one. She believes in it ferverantly and I admire her for that. I’ll take a look at that,” Reid said. “As I’ve indicated to you, we’re going to have votes on all kinds of issues dealing with guns and I think everyone would be well-advised to read the legislation before they determine how they’re going to vote for it.”